This is our day guide for Monday January 21st 2019 which shows you at a glance what's happening on this day around the world. Using the calendar on this page, you can look at a day guide for any day. Why not look up your birthday to see which holidays you share it with?
Holidays on January 21st 2019
International: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Azerbaijan: Martyrs Day Holiday
Commemorates Black January (1990) when Soviet troops entered Baku and killed more than 130 civilians
Barbados: Errol Barrow Day
Commemorates the Birthday of Errol Barrow, who was the first Prime Minister of Barbados
Dominican Republic: Lady of Altagracia
Our Lady of Altagracia is a portrait of the Virgin Mary painted in the 16th century, kept in The Basilica of Our Lady of Altagracia in the city of Salvaleón de HigüeyRegional
Malaysia (regional): Thaipusam
Thaipusam is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan
Mauritius: Thaipoosam Cavadee
Thaipoosam Cavadee is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord MuruganRegional
New Zealand (regional): Wellington Anniversary Day
Wellington Anniversary Day is the Monday that falls closest to January 22nd and is observed as a public holiday within the old provincial boundariesRegional
Nigeria (regional): Public Holiday
Borno. To allow residents to come out and welcome President Buhari who is set to visit the statePublic sector only
USA (regional): Civil Rights Day
Honours the activities of civil rights movements combined with the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr.Public sector only
USA (regional): Robert E. Lee's Birthday
Robert E. Lee's Birthday holiday is a US state holiday that marks the birthday of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in 1807.Observances on January 21st 2019
United Kingdom: Blue Monday
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Blue Monday
USA: National Granola Bar Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Granola Bar Day
USA: National Hugging Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Hugging Day
USA: Squirrel Appreciation Day
Find out the dates, history and traditions of Squirrel Appreciation Day
Poland: Grandma's Day
Find out the history, traditions and dates of Grandma's Day in Poland.
Israel: Tu B'Shevat
A Jewish festival called Rosh HaShanah La'Ilanot, literally 'New Year of the Trees'.
USA: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Each year on the third Monday of January, America honors the birth, life and dream of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.January 20th 2019 | Go to Today | January 22nd 2019
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| General Information for January 21st 2019 | |
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| There are 10 public holidays today. | |
| Day 21 of 2019 | |
| 344 days left in 2019 | |
| Week 04 of the year | |
| On this Day in History | |
| 1994 - South-central Pennsylvania, USA reaches -22° Fahrenheit (-27°C) - the coldest temperature ever recorded in the region. | |
| 1958 - Spanish conductor Ataúlfo Argenta dies of carbon monoxide poisoning while apparently letting his car warm up with the garage doors closed. | |
| 1940 - Statistically the best golfer of the 20th Century, Jack Nicklaus is born to Louis Charles Nicklaus Jr and Helen Nicklaus in Columbus, Ohio, USA. | |
| 1867 - Emperor Joshua Norton I of America is arrested by policeman Armand Barbier on the grounds of insanity. |
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